Definition of the word Neanderthal

Pronunciation of vocabulary Neanderthal

Neanderthaladjective

Neanderthal

/niˈændətɑːl//niˈændərθɔːl/

Origin of the word Neanderthal

Word Originmid 19th cent.: from Neanderthal, the name of a region in Germany, where remains of Neanderthal man were found.

Example of vocabulary Neanderthalnamespace

meaning

used to describe a type of human being who used stone tools and lived in Europe during the early period of human history

  • Neanderthal man
  • a Neanderthal axe
meaning

very old-fashioned and not wanting any change

  • neanderthal attitudes
meaning

unpleasant, rude and not behaving in a socially acceptable way

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary Neanderthal


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